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Summary

The incumbent serves as the Director of Marketing and Business Development and reports to the Director, Office of Technology, Services, and Innovation. He/she has responsibility for the overall supervision, management, and effective use of personnel, technical, and financial resources employed in the Office of Business Development. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to effectively market and place VOA, RFE/RL, RFA and other U.S. international media content with local and national outlets (FM and AM radio, television, Internet, mobile, and other relevant platforms) in targeted markets worldwide.

The incumbent must analyze market, political, and regulatory conditions, determine optimum methods for placing content, ranging from single radio stations to large regional cable (satellite) TV networks, as well as digital platforms. Also formulates and successfully pursues a strategy for bringing about the placement of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) content on these platforms.

THIS POSITION IS SUPERVISORY AND IS NOT COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT

Note: Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors is conveniently located within walking distance to the Green, Orange, Silver, Yellow, and Blue Metro lines.

INTRODUCTION TO AGENCY: The Broadcasting Board of Governors is an exciting, multi-media, multi-cultural, global media agency that carries out all United States civilian international broadcasting. Our media networks complement and reinforce one another in a shared mission vital to U.S. national interests: to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy. Our staff of dedicated professionals serve as an example of a free and independent media, bringing news, information, and relevant discussions to a weekly audience of over 278 million people worldwide in over 60 languages via radio, television, Internet, and social media.

BBG media networks include the Voice of America and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti) and three grantee organizations: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), and Radio Free Asia.

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Open & closing dates

02/06/2018 to 02/20/2018

Salary: $134,789 to - $164,200 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 15

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington DC, DC

Travel Required: 25% or less - Travel is expected 25% or less of the time.

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Full-Time

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Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

1001 General Arts And Information

Supervisory status: Yes

Security clearance: Secret

Announcement number: DE-10131930-18-WF

Control number: 490684300

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Duties

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This job is also advertised under ST-10125584-18-WF and applicants must submit applications for each advertisement in order to be considered. Applying to either ad is the responsibility of the applicant.

Formulates long-term strategies for placing BBG radio, television, and digital products in placement efforts using commercial models and best practices adapted from private sector media. Strategies are designed to expand the reach and impact of BBG broadcasts in priority markets worldwide.
Identifies and pursues high-impact content placement opportunities and assists with the closing of high-impact opportunities identified by others. Recommends ending non-productive affiliate relationships where appropriate.
Creates and sustains a world-class affiliate relations operations, marketing systems, practices, policies and promotes excellent communication and engagement with current and potential affiliates for supporting BBG goals and objectives.
Formulates, coordinates, and supervises marketing strategies initiated by all Regional Business Development Offices, follows up with implementation, and advises the TSI Director and other senior BBG management on political considerations of all activities and developments.
Develops policies and procedures for affiliation and oversees the implementation of these policies and procedures throughout the BBG, ensuring coordination with broadcast networks.
Advises broadcasting networks on strategies for creating brand awareness and promotion for BBG broadcasters' products in priority markets overseas.
Coordinates legal and contractual issues with appropriate BBG offices pertaining to leasing arrangements and content delivery systems.
Advises others within BBG on programs and strategies for worldwide placement on local radio and television outlets.
Represents the BBG at professional conferences, seminars, and meetings regarding placement related issues.
Assesses effectiveness of affiliation, marketing, and placement strategies on a regular basis.

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Conditions of employment

U.S. citizenship required.
Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by closing date.
Applicants must complete online questionnaire.
This is a sensitive or national security position.
If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.

Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.

This position has been designated supervisory requiring that the selectee on an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager serve a one-year probationary period.

Telework is acceptable for this position.

If selected for this vacancy, you will be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).

Qualifications

For the GS-15 level: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the public or private sectors (local, county, state, federal). Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledges, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is the following: extensive experience working with all levels of agency and U.S. Government personnel; expert experience supervising staff in a multi-cultural working environment including counseling, approving leave, preparing performance reviews and problem resolution; expert experience managing annual budgets, as well as procurement, acquisition, and contracting services for a division or office; and broad knowledge and skill in working with marketing and advertising companies and organizations nationally and abroad in order to strengthen an agency's program and efforts for broadcasting news globally. Education cannot be substituted or combined at this level.

Education

Applicants cannot substitute education for experience.

Additional information

1. If you are an eligible Inter agency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.

2. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.

3. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

4. If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.

5. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Additional selections may be made if additional/identical vacancies occur within 90 days of certificate issuance.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once your resume or application is submitted, a review of your qualification will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.

Competencies:
Broadcast Media
Contract Management
Leadership
Marketing and Advertising

Possession of competencies may be addressed in a cover letter or resume. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://login.usajobs.gov/account/signin. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application. Click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job, then click on Additional Application Information to see the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.

Note: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials, by 11:59 P.M. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, will result in your not being considered for employment.

Agency contact information

Wanda Fisher

Phone: (202) 382-7531
Email: wfisher@bbg.gov

Address: Technology Services and Innovation
330 Independence Avenue SW
Room 4700 Cohen Building
Washington, DC 20237
US

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

Required Documents

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All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):

Resume

Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:

Cover letter
DD-214
Other Veterans Documentation; SF-15, VA Letter, Statement of Service

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an Application of 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF-15) plus the proof required by that form. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.

You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resources office.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://login.usajobs.gov/account/signin. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application. Click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job, then click on Additional Application Information to see the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.

Agency contact information

Wanda Fisher

Phone: (202) 382-7531
Email: wfisher@bbg.gov

Address: Technology Services and Innovation
330 Independence Avenue SW
Room 4700 Cohen Building
Washington, DC 20237
US

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